Required Immunizations for GC Students

Goshen College, consistent with almost all colleges, universities, and public schools, requires that students be vaccinated against specific communicable and preventable illnesses for which there are safe and effective vaccinations available. This requirement protects the health and safety of students, employees and the surrounding community.

>> Medical and Religious Exemptions Form (fillable PDF): This form documents exemptions, due to medical or religious beliefs from the immunization(s). The form should be submitted to the Health Services Office at health@goshen.edu.

Required Immunizations

• Two doses since first birthday
• Required if birthdate 1957 or after

• Minimum of 3 doses and a booster
• Booster within last 10 years

• One injection gives long-term protection and is required before beginning college.
• Meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis) is an infection in the brain’s lining or spinal cord.  It is transmitted by inhaling infective respiratory droplets that are sneezed or coughed into the air. First-year students living in dormitories are at an increased risk for becoming ill with this type of meningitis.

• You must have a tuberculosis (TB) skin test done in the United States if any of the following statements apply to you:
  • Born outside of the U.S.
  • Contact with someone who has TB
  • Anyone in the household with HIV/AIDS
  • Contact with high risk groups such as homeless persons, IV drug users, etc.

• COVID-19 vaccine boosters are recommended

• Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
• The Hepatitis B vaccination is a series of three injections over a period of six months.
• After the series is completed, protection lasts at least 10 years.
• Recommended for students who:
  • are exposed to blood/blood products in their work;
  • will travel to or live in parts of the world where HBV infections are common; or
  • have close contact with HBV carriers.

• Initial series of three and last booster recommended